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An extensive investigation of moral and ethical concepts, principles, and issues faced in the organization and administration of sport. The course is designed to help develop sound reasoning skills for the resolution of moral and ethical dilemmas. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how personal ethics affect organizational and personal responsibility. Special attention will be given to professional ethics in sport management, the establishment of a code of professional ethics, and applying this code of ethics to issues in sport.

A thorough study of the principles of sports management. The processes of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting, and overall evaluation will be thoroughly explored. Specific aspects of leadership, goal setting, communications, motivation, decision-making, and time management will be addressed. A survey of the careers and professional opportunities will be identified.

An in-depth course in the organization and administration of physical education, intramural, and athletic programs. Particular problems of each program will be investigated and analyzed. The process of planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, directing, reporting, budgeting, and evaluating will be an integral part of this course.